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The antimicrobial properties of tea tree and hemp seed oils

Researchers compare the antimicrobial activity of hemp seed oil and tea tree oil products against pathogenic bacteria.

31 Jul 2022

Decoy ACE2 receptors broadly neutralize SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers review current developments in preclinical studies associated with recombinant ACE2 decoy receptors against coronaviruses.

31 Jul 2022

Nanoparticles' toxic effects on macrophages

Researchers summarize the toxic effects of nanoparticles on macrophages in vitro.

31 Jul 2022

Study shows the link between common viruses and onset of Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer's disease can begin almost imperceptibly, often masquerading in the early months or years as forgetfulness that is common in older age. What causes the disease remains largely a mystery.

29 Jul 2022

Insufficient sleep could have long-lasting impact on the neurocognitive development of pre-teens

Elementary school-age children who get less than nine hours of sleep per night have significant differences in certain brain regions responsible for memory, intelligence and well-being compared to those who get the recommended nine to 12 hours of sleep per night, according to a new study led by University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers.

29 Jul 2022

Study shows the importance of certain neural connections in identifying consciousness

Science may be one step closer to understanding where consciousness resides in the brain. A new study shows the importance of certain types of neural connections in identifying consciousness.

29 Jul 2022

Researchers use a tumor organoid system to examine bacterial effects on immunotherapy

Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine researchers are using a tumor organoid system to examine the effects of metabolites secreted by bacteria on a specialized immunotherapy – immune checkpoint blockage, a promising cancer treatment development – to determine why some patients don't respond or develop a resistance to the treatment over time.

29 Jul 2022

Long periods in space can make bones age prematurely by up to ten years

Long periods in space damage bone structure irreparably in some cases and can make parts of the human skeleton age prematurely by up to 10 years.

29 Jul 2022

Two Weill Cornell doctoral students receive Gilliam Fellowships for Advanced Study from HHMI

Two doctoral students at Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences have been awarded prestigious Gilliam Fellowships for Advanced Study from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.

29 Jul 2022

Study finds asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection induced comparable memory B cell responses to mild symptomatic infection in young adults

Researchers identified that among healthy young adults, the development of SARS-CoV-2 triggered memory B cell and antibody reactions were equivalent following mildly symptomatic or asymptomatic infections.

29 Jul 2022

SARS-CoV-2 spike subunit 2–targeted vaccine could more effectively combat all human coronaviruses

In a new study, researchers evidenced that the S2 subunit of SARS-CoV-2 spike (S) could be an integral component of a pan-coronavirus vaccine.

29 Jul 2022

One Health approach for emergent and resurgent infectious diseases

A recent editorial published in The Lancet Microbe underscored the ‘One Health’ policy for surveilling emergent infectious diseases.

29 Jul 2022

Tannins as therapeutic agents against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers reviewed tannins as therapeutic agents against SARS-CoV-2.

29 Jul 2022

Study explores the role of endemic coronaviruses-induced cross-immunity in protection against severe COVID-19

A new study investigated whether prior exposure to coronaviruses induces cross-reactive immunity that protects adults from severe coronavirus disease 2019.

29 Jul 2022

Proteomics profiling of COVID-19 patients identifies dysregulated proteins and pathways

Researchers assessed the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection and severity on coronary and Alzheimer’s disease pathways.

29 Jul 2022

Vaccination after COVID-19 recovery reduces reinfection risk by almost 50%

Researchers estimated the probability of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection following COVID-19 recovery. Additionally, they determined the effectiveness of the primary vaccination series in reducing the reinfection risk.

29 Jul 2022

Optimised microplate for cannabis sample processing

Porvair Sciences has developed a 2 ml 96-well microplate whose design is optimised for labs processing cannabis samples for analysis of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and Cannabidiol (CBD).

From Porvair Sciences Limited 29 Jul 2022

To what extent did the COVID-19 booster strategy prevent infections and hospitalizations in US adults?

Researchers estimated the impact of different COVID-19 mRNA booster vaccinations in the United States during fall 2022.

29 Jul 2022

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of medical professionals towards monkeypox in Italy

Researchers assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of healthcare workers (HCWs) towards monkeypox (MPX) in Italy.

29 Jul 2022

Can spirituality lead to better health?

Can spirituality lead to better health outcomes? In this interview, we speak to Dr. Tracy Balboni from Harvard Medical School to find out more!

29 Jul 2022

Medical Science News

The antimicrobial properties of tea tree and hemp seed oils

Decoy ACE2 receptors broadly neutralize SARS-CoV-2 variants

Nanoparticles' toxic effects on macrophages

Study shows the link between common viruses and onset of Alzheimer’s disease

Insufficient sleep could have long-lasting impact on the neurocognitive development of pre-teens

Study shows the importance of certain neural connections in identifying consciousness

Researchers use a tumor organoid system to examine bacterial effects on immunotherapy

Long periods in space can make bones age prematurely by up to ten years

Two Weill Cornell doctoral students receive Gilliam Fellowships for Advanced Study from HHMI

Study finds asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection induced comparable memory B cell responses to mild symptomatic infection in young adults

SARS-CoV-2 spike subunit 2–targeted vaccine could more effectively combat all human coronaviruses

One Health approach for emergent and resurgent infectious diseases

Tannins as therapeutic agents against SARS-CoV-2

Study explores the role of endemic coronaviruses-induced cross-immunity in protection against severe COVID-19

Proteomics profiling of COVID-19 patients identifies dysregulated proteins and pathways

Vaccination after COVID-19 recovery reduces reinfection risk by almost 50%

Optimised microplate for cannabis sample processing

To what extent did the COVID-19 booster strategy prevent infections and hospitalizations in US adults?

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of medical professionals towards monkeypox in Italy

Can spirituality lead to better health?

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

The impact of vibration on microscopy

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